Before & after vehicles and locations

The Michigan Theater in Detroit, converted into a Parking Structure and still in use.

 

The theater converted to a parking garage has always astonished me. I'm glad they didn't tear it down, but it seems like such a waste of what was once an amazing place. Perhaps it too will be restored one day.

 

I just saw a video on the restoration of the terminal. I was a little worried that FORD was going to gut the place and modernize it. On the contrary it sounds like they are painstakingly restoring it.
Of course I can't find the specific video, but this one does tell about the plans:


I'm glad that someone is finally doing right by this historical landmark.

 

The only reason they didn't tear it down was it is 1/3 of a larger structure that still is an active commercial Building, the theater is only the left side of the building, they looked into tearing just it down, but it would have compromised the structure of the remaining building. So after letting it sit vacant for 10 years, the decision was made to convert it into a parking garage and have it start earning $$$ again. They also rent the spaces in the theater's parking lot. As it is located within walking distance of the stadiums that house all 4 Detroit Sports teams, I am sure it is a money making lot.

 

Van Nuys Blvd. & Laurel Canyon ..Pacoima Ca. What does it now look like?

 

Corner of 3rd and Wilshire, Santa Monica 1940 and now

 

The intersection of Hollywood Blvd and Western

 

Looking north on Vermont Avenue from Fourth Street, 1931-2013 L.A.

 

Looking north on Vermont Avenue from Sixth Street

 

The corner of East 1st and Hicks streets, c. 1960 and today. Tom's Burger (far left) is at 3556 East 1st Street

 

Fairfax & Sunset

 

1986 Norwood Street

 

The Original Hudson Factory (outgrown in less than 10 years & Sold) Mack Ave Detroit.


Still standing and in use as a wearhouse